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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1928
Page
1
Mrs Catalina Celana is shown with an A day old infant reportedly thrust into her arms by three strangers on Thursday night. The trio left quickly without further comment saying only here take chia.
A garbled column discusses mail advertising costs and industry figures, then shifts to a sensational vault heist nearby. It mentions Reo Motor Car and Thompson Aeronautical in vague ads, amounts like 350,000 and 17,500, and a giant bank vault with a $5,000,000 hand item. A subplot references a stagelike romantic tale ending happily. The piece ends with a tease to continue on another page.
Courts must settle custody as a child seeks a home. Mrs Colusa and Miss Smithers of the San Antonio Protective and Minimizing Society discussed temporary custody plans. The case centers on Celnga and a quest to provide a suitable residence, with society empowered to place the child if a stable home is found.
Fragmented OCR weather snippet mentions cooler tonight with some cloudy periods likely. There are garbled place names and phrases such as rain and thunder mentioned vaguely but no coherent forecast, temperatures, or locations readable.
In a sweeping move Chief Owen Wilday ordered arrests for offenders pending trial and tightened jail holds as four men were seized on warrants. The police chief pledged harsher action against summons dodgers while a court session narrowed cases and set fines, with nineteen dismissed and many traffic matters to next week.
Dallas August 24 state that Sterling Pugh and Van Shepard remained in serious condition after more than 120 hours unconscious following a motor vehicle crash Saturday night. Authorities reported no immediate changes in their status as medical staff continued treatment and monitoring.
In New York on August 24, Thomas Mocheld was elected chairman of the Republican committee to succeed George Ey Nozzle. The selection follows Norris’s retirement from party leadership as the organization moves forward under new guidance.
Chief Green dies after a four day illness. Funeral at his home on Avenue E will be conducted by Rev Z O Trittter with burial in Hongelaa cemetery. Police will honor him with a funeral cortege past North Tores street to Cumberland road. pallbearers include city officials and industry leaders. mourners to follow to the cemetery.
A garbled dispatch from the Stockford, Illinois area claims Bert Russell and Yarker Ummer, presumed missing, are alive and requesting aid near Greenland. Radio operators doubted the call’s authenticity while Copenhagen sources suggest a possible crash near Newtown Island or Piskon-Nhestel, Greenland, complicating rescue efforts.
An aviator from Central America prepares to fly from Beliam to Guatemala City as part of a gon mission spanning four states. Maj Hritish Jlanduras and Col. Robert Yierro are noted among the officials involved.
In Superior Wisconsin reports indicate President Coolidge will depart eastward by Cedar Island Lodge for Bent 1 fer 12 according to eligible information released today.
An official from Teal Mass, Wittig, is identified with President In sucrecd Herbert Trnver, serving as secretary of rarpmierre, in a fragmented snippet. The report names the individuals and roles but lacks a clear event or date.
The forecast for Friday predicts a drop to 70 degrees after recent heat waves. Expect partly cloudy skies and light to moderate variable winds. Arcacilla reported Friday morning temperatures around the low 70s, with a cold front sweeping in from the north.
MEXICO CITY Aug President Galles plans to resign when his term ends November 30 after a statement attributed by secretary Manuel Casouno of industry commerce and labor saying no reason will keep him in power beyond that date.
New York August 24 The Cotton Exchange suspended Waller F. Griffin of Greensboro NC, formerly of Cooper now Griffin, who has given notes and cannot meet obligations, as announced today by the exchange.
City officials report mounting protests from residents as weathered street projects stall after plans to borrow 4 755 000 dollars falter. Commissioner Steffler said the city seeks bond certificates to fund work and hopes paying companies will accept, while San Antonio ruling blocks securing a loan. Local groups demand progress despite tied hands and legal hurdles.
Austin North, aged 58, fell thirty feet while placing a tree on Avenue A Thursday afternoon. He was rushed to Physicians' and Surgeons' Hospital in critical condition. Friday officials held out no hope for recovery as it was learned his back was broken in addition to earlier report of a fractured pelvis.
TRECKENRINGE Aug 24 One man was killed and several injured in an explosion at a local earthmoving plant near Breckenridge. The blast occurred today as workers were on site. Authorities investigate cause and identify victims.
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